FMP beat Mega Basket to extend their winning streak

AdmiralBet ABA League Round 5, Sunday, 24 October 2021:

Mega Basket - FMP 82:89 (22:21, 16:27, 26:18, 18:23)

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POST-GAME COMMENTS

Game recap: FMP have scored their 4th win in a row in the 2021/22 regular season as they defeated Mega Basket on the road. In another thrilling game between these two local rivals, FMP’s point guard Bryce Jones made the difference in the 4^th quarter as he scored 11 points in the last 10 minutes to lead the visitors toward the big triumph.

FMP now have the overall score of 4-1, while Mega Basket are at 2-3.

Key moments: With a bit over 8 minutes left on the game clock, FMP were up by two points – 68:66. And this moment is very important for this game as it is the moment when FMP’s point guard Bryce Jones started his one-man show. In the following 3 minutes Jones scored 11 consecutive points to help his team escape on a 7-point lead – 79:72. Jones was making some very difficult shots and every time he would somehow manage to drop the ball through the basket from a tough angle the whole team would get some extra confidence. And, FMP team used that confidence to keep their 7-point lead until the end.

Man of the match: There is no doubt here. Bryce Jones finished the match with 24 points, while his overall index rating was 29.

Can’t trick the stats: FMP won the battle inside the paint. The visitors made 32 rebounds today, while Mega Basket had 23.